Marker for plants, flowers, and the like



April 8, 1930. F. W. WQLFF 1,753,960

MI X RKER FOR PLANTS, FLOWERS, AND THE LIKE Filed NOV. 22, 1928 l'" ET 11 g j H Fig.1 g W2 it-F fi i .z 101 H fi f INVENTOR Patented Apr. 8, 1930 FRANK W. WOLFE, F PARNASSUS, PENNSYLVANIA MARKER non PLANTS, FLOWERS, AND THE LIKE Application filed November 22, 1928. Serial No. 321,249.

My invention relates to improvements in markers for marking plants, shrubs, flowers, and the like, and particularly to a stake marker of the character specified, embodying simple and efficient means by whichthe names of plants, etc., may be displayed without being aflected by the elements.

The prime object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved marker of the type specified, including a stake member of improved construction, capable of being readily inserted in and maintained in position in the ground, and adapted to carry a closed name display container or receptacle,

5 whereby the names of plants, etc. may be displayed without being affected by the elements. 7

Further objects of the present invention are, to provide a marker device including a transparent name or character receiving closed receptacle, and a supporting stake member therefor, designed to receive and carry the said receptacle, said receptacle being slidably and removably mounted in and frictionally engaged by the stake member; and a transparent receptacle of the type whereby the member bearing the display name may be readily inserted and removed from the said receptacle and is protected while positioned therein.

Further objects and advantages will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompany ing drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 is an elevational view of my improved marker Fig. 2, a plan view of the metal blank for forming the stake member of the marker;

Fig. 3, an enlarged sectional view taken 46 on the line IIIIII of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4, an enlarged vertical sectional view on the line IVIV of Fig. 1, showing the means for positioning the receptacle on the stake member;

Fig. 5, a sectional view on the line V-V of Fig. 4; and

Fig. 6, an enlarged sectional view on the line VIVI of Fig. 1. V 7

Referring to the drawings and as preferred,

50 the marker comprises an elongated stake member 5, a label-receptacle receiving portion6, and a label receptacle 7, said stake member 5 being pointed,,as at 8, for penetration into the ground in positioning the marker.

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2, I have shown a blank fro which the stake member 5 is made and, as illustrated, this blank A comprises a longitudinally extending body portion a pointed at its lower end as at b, a portion 0, and spaced-apart laterally extending projections (Z. In addition thereto, the blank is cut to zrovide a stop-member e. i

In manufacturing the marker, the blank A is either rolled or pressed into the form of Fig. 1, the portions a and a forming semi-circular. portions 5 and 6, respectively, and the members cl forming receptacle engaging and holding elements 9. The member 6 is bent inwardly and at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the stake.

The label receptacle 7 is formed of transparent material and is in the form of a cylinder, closed at one end, and provided with detachable means for closing its other end. The radius of the receptacle is substantially equal to the inner radii of the portion 6 and the receptacle-engaging elements 9, thereby providing a sliding fit for the receptacle.

In practice, and as shown, I have employed a receptacle comprising an inverted glass bottle of the form specified, provided with a cork 10. Said receptacle is inserted and slidably mounted in the bands 9 and portion 6, being frictionally retained therein. The closure means or cork 10 is seated upon the member e, as shown in Fig. 4:, thus limiting clownward movement of the receptacle and preventing the closure means from becoming disengaged from there'ceptacle. 'When in this position, the receptacle is of sufiicient length so that it will not project above the top of the stake.

Withdrawal thereof may be effected by pressing upward on the closure means 10.

A divided cylindrical label 12 may be inserted in the receptacle 7, having the name of the plant to be marked printed thereon, said name being viewed through the receptacle. The receptacle allows for changing the label and, upon inserting the cork 10 and inverting in the manner described, becomes weatherproof.

The cross section of the stake member 5- provides a stake which may easily penetrate the ground and remain in binding contact therewith, since said cross section will not permit lateral movement of the stake.

Various changes and modifications may be made in the construction within the contemplation of my invention.

I claim:

1. A marker of the character described comprising stake member formed with a receptacle-receiving portion, and a closed label receptacle removably and slidably mounted in the receptacle-receiving portion of the stake member, said receiving portion including yielding elements for frictionally engaging the receptacle.

2. A marker of the character described comprising a stake member of semi-circular cross section, said member formed with re ceptacle-engaging elements, a closed label receptacle removably and slidably mounted on thestake with said engaging elements in frictional engagement therewith.

8. A marker of the character described including a sheet metal stake, generally semicircular in cross section, having resilient engaging elements and an inwardly projecting member integral therewith for frictionally engaging and holding a closed cylindrical transparent label receptacle, and a closed cylindrical t 'ansparent label receptacle mounted on the stake.

4. A marker or" the character described comprising a stake member having a name display member receiving portion, and a display member removably and slidably mounted in said portion, said portion including yielding elements for frictionally engaging the display member.

In testimony whereof I afliX my signature.

FRANK W. WVOLFF. 

